Summary
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Voyage
Transportation
John Cooney was transported on the Earl St Vincent, departing 29th Apr 1823 and arriving 9th Sep 1823 with 161 passengers.
Earl St Vincent (generic)References
| Primary Source | Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. |
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Convict Notes
National Archives. Criminal Petitions. HO 17/102/24. 1822 Apr - 1822 June 12. Prisoner name: John Cooney. Prisoner age: 24 years. Prisoner occupation: Soldier. Court and date of trial: Not stated. Crime: Petty Robbery. Initial sentence: Transportation for 7 years. Petitioner(s): Two petitions. First petition addressed to Sir David Baird from the prisoner. Second petition addressed to the Duke of York from the prisoner. Grounds for clemency (Petition Details): Good character, would serve in any regiment selected. Other papers: Letter certifying the good character of John Cooney signed by six respectable gentlemen of Kilkenny [Ireland]. Letter on behalf of Lieutenant Colonel Johnson who considers the prisoner to be an incorrigible bad character and is of the opinion that the law should take its course. Additional Information: In City Gaol of Waterford. ----------------------------------------------------------- Colonial Secretary Index. COONEY, John. Per "Earl St Vincent" 1824 Oct 8 Shoemaker. Assigned convict tradesman whose master was a defaulter in payment for (Fiche 3293; 5/3821.1 p.1)
Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. John Cooney, age on arrival, 25, Per Earl St Vincent, (3) 1823. Tried at Waterford City. 1821, 7 years, Crime: Grand Larceny. Trade, Shoemaker. DOB 1798, Native place, Kilkenny.